Luther Singh
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Luther Wesley Singh[1] | ||
Date of birth | 5 August 1997 | ||
Place of birth | Noordgesig, South Africa[2] | ||
Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)[3] | ||
Position(s) |
Winger | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Čukarički | ||
Number | 17 | ||
Youth career | |||
2008–2015 | Stars of Africa | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015–2016 | GAIS | 36 | (11) |
2017–2021 | Braga B | 52 | (14) |
2019 | → Chaves (loan) | 17 | (2) |
2019–2020 | → Moreirense (loan) | 21 | (3) |
2020–2021 | → Paços Ferreira (loan) | 29 | (5) |
2021–2023 | Copenhagen | 4 | (0) |
2022–2023 | → Chaves (loan) | 22 | (0) |
2023– | Čukarički | 10 | (2) |
International career‡ | |||
2016–2017 | South Africa U20 | 13 | (9) |
2019–2021 | South Africa U23 | 9 | (1) |
2017– | South Africa | 13 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 December 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10:14, 19 April 2023 (UTC) |
Luther Wesley Singh (born 5 August 1997) is a South African professional
Prior to making his senior international debut in 2017, Singh represented the
Club career
Early career
Singh is an academy graduate of the famed South-African-based Stars of Africa football academy which he joined at the age of 11, after being scouted by Farouk Khan.[4] Through the academy, Singh was afforded the opportunity to train in Brazil when he was 16 where he spent time with Vasco da Gama and Fluminense.[4]
GAIS
Singh's success at the Stars of Africa academy caught the attention of numerous clubs and in 2015 Swedish
Braga
Following the expiration of his contract with GAIS, Singh signed for Portuguese
Loan to Chaves
In January 2019, Singh joined fellow Primeira Liga side Chaves on loan for the remainder of the season.[16] On 3 January, he made his debut for the club and was named man of the match for his performance in a 0–0 draw with Feirense.[15] He scored his first goal in his third appearance for the club, netting the winner in a 2–1 league win over Tondela.[17] He ultimately scored twice in seventeen appearances, but Chaves suffered relegation at the end of the campaign.[18]
Loan to Moreirense
On 13 August 2019, he joined another Portuguese club Moreirense on a season-long loan.[19]
Loan to Paços de Ferreira
On 21 September 2020, he joined another Portuguese club Paços de Ferreira on a loan.[20]
Copenhagen
On 18 August 2021, Singh was picked up by perennial Danish frontrunner
Singh joined former club Chaves on a season-long loan on 24 August 2022.[29]
Singh was released from his Copenhagen contract on 1 September 2023.[30]
International career
Under-20
Singh represented
Senior
Following his impressive performances at the Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, Singh was called up by interim
Personal life
Singh is of black South African and partial Indian descent, through his
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 23 August 2023[43]
Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
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League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
GAIS | 2015 | Superettan | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 11 | 3 | |||
2016 | 28 | 9 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 29 | 9 | |||||
Total | 36 | 11 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 40 | 12 | |||||
Braga B | 2016–17 | Liga Portugal 2 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | ||||
2017–18 | 35 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 35 | 11 | ||||||
2018–19 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 2 | ||||||
Total | 52 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 52 | 14 | ||||||
Braga | 2018–19 | Primeira Liga | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
Chaves (loan) | 2018–19 | Primeira Liga | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 17 | 2 | ||
Moreirense (loan) | 2019–20 | Primeira Liga | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 22 | 3 | ||
Paços de Ferreira (loan) | 2020–21 | Primeira Liga | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 30 | 5 | ||
Copenhagen | 2021–22 | Danish Superliga | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3[c] | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | ||
Chaves (loan) | 2022–23 | Primeira Liga | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 25 | 1 | ||
Career total | 181 | 35 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | 194 | 37 |
- ^ Includes Svenska Cupen, Taça de Portugal
- ^ Includes Taça da Liga
- UEFA Conference League
International
- As of 4 June 2019[44]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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South Africa
|
2017 | 1 | 0 |
2018 | 2 | 0 | |
2019 | 2 | 2 | |
Total | 5 | 2 |
- Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Singh goal.
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 | 2 June 2019 | Princess Magogo Stadium, KwaMashu, South Africa | Botswana | 1–0 | 2–2 (4–5 p) | 2019 COSAFA Cup |
2 | 4 June 2019 | Princess Magogo Stadium, KwaMashu, South Africa | Uganda | 1–1 | 1–1 (4–2 p) | 2019 COSAFA Cup |
Honours
Copenhagen
South Africa U23
Individual
- 2016 COSAFA Under-20 Championships: Golden Boot[34]
- 2017 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations: Golden Boot[37]
- 2017 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations: Team of the Tournament[37]
References
- ^ "FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017: List of Players" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 9 January 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 December 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- ^ Said, Nick (12 December 2016). "Is Luther Singh the next great South Africa soccer star?". Times Live. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
- ^ "Luther Singh". Stars of Africa. Archived from the original on 2 March 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Is This Africa's Next Star?". Forbes. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
- ^ "Real Madrid want South African teenager Luther Singh". KickOff. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ Crann, Joe (18 August 2015). "Swedish Club Snap Up Another South African". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ "Luther Singh on song in Sweden at GAIS". KickOff. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ Crann, Joe (29 February 2016). "Swedish-Based SA Starlet Missing Due To Passport Issues". KickOff. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ Said, Nick (24 May 2016). "Victory is Swede for SA footballer Singh". Times Live. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ Crann, Joe (29 September 2016). "Swansea Keen On GAIS' SA Superstar". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ "SA Starlet Turns Down Serie A". Soccer Laduma. 24 August 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ Smith, Kyle (10 April 2017). "Singh: He's The Coach, The Boss Of The Team". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
- ^ Crann, Joe (21 January 2017). "SA Starlet Lands Portuguese Deal". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
- ^ "Luther Singh scores first goal for Sporting Braga B". Kick Off. 16 February 2017. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
- ^ a b "Luther Singh: Bafana Bafana winger stars in Primeira Liga debut for Grupo Desportivo de Chaves". Kick Off. 4 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ Kohler, Lorenz (3 January 2019). "SC Braga winger Luther Singh agrees six-month loan deal to secure regular first-team football". Kick Off. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- ^ "SA Players Abroad wrap: Luther Singh and Lars Veldwijk amongst the goals". Kick Off. 14 January 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ Kohler, Lorenz (20 May 2019). "Players Abroad: Dino, May, Jordan score". Kick Off. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- ^ "Luther Singh reforça ataque do Moreirense" (Press release) (in Portuguese). Moreirense. 13 August 2019.
- Kickoff.com. 18 August 2020.
- ^ "FCK Henter Luther Singh" (Press release) (in Danish). F.C. København. 18 August 2021.
- ^ "FC Copenhagen vs. SønderjyskE – 22 August 2021". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ^ "FC Copenhagen vs. PAOK – 21 October 2021 –". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ^ Hoffskov, Ole (22 October 2021). "Jess Thorup skal have en snak med Luther Singh". Tipsbladet.dk (in Danish).
- ^ Nielsen, Christian (17 October 2021). "Kommentator om FCK-indkøb: 'Ligner én der har spist 3 burgere, inden han kom på banen'". TV3 SPORT (in Danish).
- ^ "Boilesen forsvarer udskældt FCK-indkøb: Voksenmobning". Berlingske.dk (in Danish). 24 October 2021.
- ^ "Luther Singh indlagt". F.C. København (in Danish). 6 November 2021.
- ^ Okstrøm, Oliver (12 November 2021). "Singh-agent: Burger-joke ramte ham mentalt". Tipsbladet.dk (in Danish).
- ^ "Luther Singh loaned to GD Chaves". F.C. København. 24 August 2022. Archived from the original on 17 November 2022.
- ^ "FCK AND LUTHER SINGH CANCEL THE AGREEMENTs". F.C. København. 1 September 2023.
- ^ "Merciless Amajita Hammer Lesotho 8-0". Soccer Laduma. 7 December 2016. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
- ^ "2016 COSAFA U20 Champs". COSAFA. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
- ^ "New young star Luther Singh scored three goals as Amajita thumped Angola 5-0 to reach the 2016 COSAFA Under-20 Championships final". Kick Off. 14 December 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
- ^ a b c "Zambia edge Amajita to win Under-20 COSAFA Cup". SABC. 17 December 2016. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^ "Top 10: African wonderkids in the world today". Goal. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
- ^ "Amajita's Three-Goal Hero Speaks". Soccer Laduma. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
- ^ a b c "Awards and Statistics". CAF. 12 March 2017. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
- ^ "Luther Singh eager to impress with Amajita at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in South Korea". Kick Off. 8 May 2017. Retrieved 10 May 2017.
- ^ "Luther Singh admits he was not surprised by his first call-up to Bafana Bafana". Kick Off. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
- ^ "Mahlambi, Singh start for Bafana". Supersport. 28 March 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2017.
- ^ "Baxter names preliminary squad for 2018 COSAFA Cup". COSAFA. 3 May 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "On song Singh says making AFCON selection will be a dream come true". South African Broadcasting Channel. 5 June 2019. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- ^ Luther Singh at Soccerway
- ^ a b "Singh, Luther". National Football Teams. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
- ^ "FC Copenhagen win 14th Danish league title". www.dailytimes.com.pk. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Notoane announces the SA U-23 AFCON 2019 squad". November 2019.
- ^ "South Africa U23 vs. Ghana U23 - 22 November 2019 - Soccerway".
External links
- Luther Singh at Soccerway